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HELI-BOARDING OVERVIEW

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Heli-skiing - Heli-Boarding

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Heli-Skiing > France > Heli-Skiing > Italy > Heli-Skiing > Switzerland

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Heli-Boarding > France > Heli-Boarding > Italy > Heli-Boarding > Switzerland

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Book your Meribel Ski Chalet through Whitetracks and take part in Heli-Skiing for FREE or receive a discount towards Heli-Skiing >Click Here<

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Heli Skiing or Heli Boarding is the ultimate experience for every serious skier and snowboarder. Heli Skiing / Boarding does not have to be restricted to just experienced snow users, with the recent introduction of fat skis, improved technology and equipment you don't have to be the hardcore, die-hard dedicated Snowsport enthusiast to enjoy effortless powder turns through untracked fresh snow that can last for miles over thousands of metres of vertical drop.

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The Heli-Skiing Ban in France

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Heli-skiing was banned on Mont Blanc by the French President Valerie Giscard after he skied it by helicopter. He appreciated the argument that had been put towards him for the ban that Heli-skiing disturbs the environment and causes a great deal of noise in relation to the number of people who can benefit from this activity. For these same reasons the 1st Mitterand government generalised this to the whole of France. Helicopters are now only allowed to be used in France for work or rescue.

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Heli-Skiing Italy and France

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The Italians have followed the same ideas and have limited heli-skiing to Val Ferret and Val Grisenche.

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The majority of heli-skiing is in the Val d'Aoste: Val Grisenche - La Thuile and Monte Rosa (4633m). You can find the biggest vertical in Europe, extreme skiing, couloirs, glaciers but you need to go when the snow is good.  Val Grisenche has its own micro-climate meaning you shouldn't rely on the snow cover in neighboring regions for its conditions.

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You can ski or board many of the Italian summits from the French stations on the border.

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Heli-Skiing - ITALY - Aosta Valley

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Helicopter Drops - 1 Guide + up to 4 people / Helicopter

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Heliskiing Photo Gallery >Click Here For More Heliskiing Photos<

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CHOOSE YOUR MOUNTAINS - COST PER DROP

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Possible to do 1, 2, 3, 4 drops in a single day

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Les Verdettes du Rutor

€ 340

Mount (Mt.) Freduaz, Roc Rouge

€ 300

Mt. Miravidi, M. Ouille

€ 260

P. Lechaud

€ 300

Mt.Fortin, M. Favre

€ 300

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MOUNTAIN GUIDE - Transceivers, shovels and probes supplied

€ 300

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It is hard to plan exact routes beforehand as these will depend on snow conditions, weather and other groups and air traffic.

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Heli-Skiing Itinerary

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Each Heli Skiing trip differs, but as a general guide:

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A One-drop option will generally take up a ½ day and could be anything up to a 3500 metre vertical descent. Any one run could last from an hour up to two and a half hours (dependant on ability).

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For those whose legs are up to it, multi drop days are also possible.

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Skill level required

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Heliskiing requires of course a good physical fitness and a reasonable level of skiing to make the most of the day. All trips are made with a fully qualified high mountain guide who will choose the routes adapted to your level with safety being paramount at all times.

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In order to paticipate in a Heli drop you will need to be of a high intermediate level. A good indicator for this level is about 6 weeks on snow with good off piste experience as well.

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This above information is given on the understanding that it is used as a guidance note only. Individual skill levels can vary in accordance with time on snow and your 6 weeks experience still may not come up to the base skill level.

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Equipment

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Warm hat

Sun hat

Fleece layers

Wind & waterproof jacket

Wind & waterproof trousers

Thick gloves

Thin gloves

Downhill boots & skis

Poles

Harness

Sun glasses

Goggles

30L rucksack

Water bottle

Sun block

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Shovel*

Probe*

Avalanche transceiver*

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* Will be provided by the guide

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For any Heli-Skiing trip you will need a snow shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver.

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Best Period

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10th January until the 1st of May

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TRANSPORT OPTIONS

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Return Helicopter Transport from your Resort  >Click Here<

 

From Méribel

 

Return Helicopter Transport from Méribel

€ 1000

Outbound 4x4 Transport Return to Méribel by Helicopter

€ 690

Outbound Helicopter Transport with 4x4 pick-up

€ 650

Outbound and Return 4x4 Transport

€ 300

Costs for outbound 4x4 Transport include 4 morning La Rosiére lift passes @ €22.50 each

 

ACTIVITIES IN MEribel

Driving Activities

> Ice Karting (Indoor)

> Snowmobiling

Flying Activities

> Paragliding / Parapenting

> Helicopter Flights

> Airplane Flights

Sliding Activities

> Dog Sledding

Skiing and Snowboarding

> Helicopter Skiing - Heliskiing

> Heliboarding

MERIBEL SPECIALS

> Iced Adrenalin I - 'Heli-Bob'

> 'Heli-Bobraft'

> Icy Depths - 'Cool Water'

> Meals on Snowmobiles

ACTIVITIES IN COURCHEVEL

NOT Available in MERIBEL

> Ice Karting (Outdoor)

> Quad Biking

> Piste Basher Driving (Snowcat)

> Hang Gliding

> Skydiving

> Hot Air Ballooning

> Snow Rafting - Winter Rafting

ACTIVITIES IN VAL THORENS

NOT Available in MERIBEL

> Cross Cars

> Ice Driving

> Microlight

ACTIVITIES IN TIGNES

NOT Available in MERIBEL

> Ski Joering

> Horse Riding

> Ice Diving

ACTIVITIES IN LA PLAGNE

NOT Available in MERIBEL

> Bobsleigh

> Mono-Bob

> Bob Raft

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